Tensor Fasciae Latae

Proximal Attachment (Tensor Fasciae Latae)

- Anterior iliac crest. - Lateral surface of the ASIS. - A portion of the border of the notch below it.

Actions (Tensor Fasciae Latae)

- Flexes, internally rotates, and abducts the hip. - Flexes and externally rotates the knee.

Distal Attachment (Tensor Fasciae Latae)

- Iliotibial band (ITB) and hence to the lateral tibial condyle at Girdy's tubercle.

Blood Supply (Tensor Fasciae Latae)

Branch of femoral artery

Innervation (Tensor Fasciae Latae)

Superior gluteal n. (L4 ,5, S1)